Diverticular Disease: Rapid Evidence Review.

Diverticulitis should be suspected in patients with isolated left lower quadrant pain, abdominal distention or rigidity, fever, and leukocytosis. Initial laboratory workup includes a complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, urinalysis, and C-reactive protein measurement. Computed tomography with intravenous contrast is the preferred imaging modality, if needed to confirm diagnosis and assess for complications of diverticulitis.

Thoughts of Quitting General Surgery Residency: Factors in Canada.

Objective: Attrition rates in general surgery training are higher than other surgical disciplines. We sought to determine the prevalence with which Canadian general surgery residents consider leaving their training and the contributing factors.

Design, Setting, And Participants: An anonymous survey was administered to all general surgery residents in Canada.